Klitschko opened passage on the Podilskyi Bridge without formally putting it into operation, which is illegal and dangerous for Kyiv residents

The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, opened passage on the Podilskyi Bridge without formally putting it into operation, which is illegal and dangerous for Kyiv residents.

Media outlets report this based on relevant documents.

Journalists remind that this structure is a major symbol of corruption in the capital. It continues to serve as a “feeding trough” for the key Kyiv corrupt figures from Vitali Klitschko’s circle, primarily Denis Komarnitsky.

Reporters explain what’s wrong with the “opening” of the bridge.

Fact 1: The Podilskyi Bridge was opened without being put into operation. This is evident from the response from the State Inspection for Architecture and Urban Planning to a deputy’s inquiry. This means it’s not ready for full-fledged functioning and maintenance. Therefore, firstly, opening it for traffic was simply illegal. Secondly, movement on an unfinished bridge is simply life-threatening. Moreover, if something happens, no one will be held responsible – no document has been signed to put it into operation.

Fact 2: The opened bridge leads from the congested Podil area to the dacha plots of the Rusаnovskyi Gardens. No road improvements have been made there; they are just regular, slightly patched up, dacha driveways, prone to constant flooding.

Fact 3: Only emergency services, the military, and the sole bus route №111 leading from the Ukrainian Heroes Square to the “Levoberezhna” metro station can use the new bridge. It doesn’t go to Troyeshchyna, but to Levoberezhna, and it’s not clear who needs this route. Perhaps only the dacha owners because a significant part of it passes through the Rusаnovskyi Gardens.

Therefore, it’s evident that the Mayor needed this “grand opening” just for show. Now it’s easier to dismiss critics. At the same time, they can continue to “complete” the bridge, allocating billions from the pockets of Kyiv residents because nobody wants to give up such a lucrative feeding trough.